Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2012

When Venus Rises with the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2012 is “When Venus Rises with the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Emil Ivanov). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“This dramatic telephoto view across the Black Sea on June 6 finds Venus rising with the Sun, the planet in silhouette against a ruddy and ragged solar disk.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Emil Ivanov
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-8-when-venus-rises-with-the-sun

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